EUROPEAN UNION GOVERNMENT OF ROMNIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR, FAMILY, SOCIAL SECURITY AND ELDERY PERSONS AMPOSDRU European Social Fund POS DRU 2007-2013 Structural Instruments 2007 - 2013 1 THE EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND Sectoral Operational Programme for Human Resources Development 2007 – 2013 Priority axis 3 „INCREASING ADAPTABILITY OF WORKERS AND ENTERPRISES” Major area of intervention 3.3 „Development of partnerships and encouraging initiati ves for social partners and civil society" Project title: “The Network of Competent Authorities for Professional Qualifications in Romania (IMI PQ NET Romania)” Beneficiary: Ministry of National Education Contract no: POSDRU/93/3.3/S/53132 2013_05_L31.2_Bocii Guide to certification and recognition for the profession of: AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER Author: Prof. univ. Dr. Eng. Liviu Sevastian BOCÎI, [email protected], 0722519943 Subfield G1: Sectoral Committee of Transport, Romanian Railway Authority, CENAFER, Romanian Naval Authority, CERONAV
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EUROPEAN UNION GOVERNMENT OF ROMNIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR,
FAMILY, SOCIAL SECURITY AND ELDERY PERSONS
AMPOSDRU
European Social Fund POS DRU 2007-2013
Structural Instruments 2007 - 2013
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THE EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND
Sectoral Operational Programme for Human Resources Development 2007 – 2013
Priority axis 3 „INCREASING ADAPTABILITY OF WORKERS AND ENTERPRISES”
Major area of intervention 3.3 „Development of partnerships and encouraging initiatives for social partners and
civil society"
Project title: “The Network of Competent Authorities for Professional Qualifications in Romania (IMI PQ NET
Romania)”
Beneficiary: Ministry of National Education
Contract no: POSDRU/93/3.3/S/53132
2013_05_L31.2_Bocii
Guide to certification and recognition for the profession of:
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER
Author:
Prof. univ. Dr. Eng. Liviu Sevastian BOCÎI, [email protected], 0722519943
Subfield G1: Sectoral Committee of Transport, Romanian Railway Authority, CENAFER,
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The minimum age for issuing the certificate of competence or of a licence shall be:
for the air traffic controller: 19 years of age;
for the student air traffic controller: 18 years of age;
for the flight information service officer: 18 years of age;
for the aerodrome information officer: 18 years of age.
Issuing a licence for a pilot and the rating for the air traffic controllers, for the student air traffic
controllers and for the information providers, is done on request and is given to any person who fulfils the
following conditions:
holds a valid medical certificate;
meets all the conditions concerning knowledge, skills and experience, according to the Dutch
Ministerial Regulation;
holds an attestation of linguistic proficiency for the English language which will attest its knowledge
at level 4, 5 or 6.
The licences and ratings (attained after some general or special assessments) of the air traffic
controller are issued for the following periods:
licences: indefinite period;
general assessments: for a period of 12 months;
special assessments: for a period of 36 months.
The conditions concerning the required experience for attaining a licence for a flight information
provider are cancelled if the persons held, 24 months prior to the date of enforcement, a valid licence for an
air traffic controller.
The conditions concerning the required experience for attaining a licence for an aerodrome
information service officer are cancelled if the persons held, 24 months prior to the date of enforcement, a
valid licence for an air traffic controller or for a flight information provider.
The conditions for training, qualification and examination of the air traffic controller are determined
by the Regulation of the Ministry of Transport and Public Works. It determines which providers of
professional training are accredited, the requirements concerning the content of the training courses, the
curriculum, the duration and the manner of examination. The exam is composed of two parts: a theoretical
test and a practical test of the knowledge, skills and experience. The attestation of linguistic proficiency for
the English language is required.
Concerning the conditions of maintaining the validity of ratings and certifications, the following
specifications can be made:
Member States must make sure that their validity shall be extended by 12 months if the provider of
air navigation services proves that:
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a) the applicant performed the minimum number of hours to obtain the licence rights in the last
twelve months, as shown in the diagram of competence approved for the air traffic control
unit where he is exercising his profession;
b) the competence of the applicant is assessed according to the regulations in the aeronautical
field;
c) the applicant holds a valid medical certificate.
For the instructors of air traffic controllers, the validity period is of 36 months and can be extended;
The holder, at the end of a period of four years, is assessed on his competences and if the results of
the assessment are not the required ones, he has to participate in a training course in an authorised
institution.
The conditions for granting the endorsement of air traffic controller are:
The Member States and the Commission assure that the applicants (air traffic controllers) are
sufficiently trained in safety and security management;
Member States assure that the services of air traffic control are performed only by the air traffic
controllers whose authorisation was attained in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) no.
805 of 10 August 2011, laying down detailed rules for air traffic controllers’ licences and certain
certificates;
A licence is granted to any person who has the competences to practice the profession of air traffic
controller or student air traffic controller;
The authorisation must contain the following information:
a) one or more ratings if the authorisation is issued for a student air traffic controller;
b) one or more ratings and specialisations if the authorisation is issued for an air traffic
controller.
candidates for a licence must prove that they have the required competences so that they can practice
the profession of air traffic controller or student air traffic controller. The proofs must prove the
knowledge, experience, skills and language knowledge;
the licences remains the property of the person to whom it is granted and has his signature. The
Licence may be suspended if there is any doubt concerning the ability to practice the profession or in
cases of gross negligence. It can be revoked only in case of abuse;
the student licence of the air traffic controller authorises the holder to provide control services under
the supervision of an instructor from the work place;
the licence is valid for as long as the medical certificate is valid.
This rating is recognised by the Competent Authority in the Netherlands by comparing the title and
professional training level acquired by the applicant in the country of origin.
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2.2. Professional competences of air traffic controllers
ITALY
In Italy, the field of Technology Industry includes 9 subfields of activity:
Mechanics, mechatronics and energy;
Transport and logistics;
Electronics and electricals;
Information technology and communications;
Graphics and communication;
Chemistry, materials and biotechnology;
Fashion industry.
In the subfield of Transport and logistics are included the regulated professions whose training,
certification and recognition is one of the main objectives of this project.
The institutions of professional education and training in Italy are structured as in Romania, thus
identifying the following: primary schools; high schools; vocational schools; colleges; institutions of higher
education.
The skills and competences which the graduates of high schools with a technological profile (of
applied sciences) acquired are the following:
learning concepts, principles and scientific theories through practical laboratory activities;
critical analysis of phenomena, methodological reflection on experimental procedures and search for
promotion strategies of scientific discoveries;
analysis of the logical structures involved, as well as of the models used in scientific research;
understanding the role of technology as a mediator between science and everyday life;
knowledge of the operating mode of specialized tools for data analysis and modelling of specific
scientific problems.
In the Technologic institutions (similar to the technological colleges in Romania) the disciplines of
study from the curricula are divided by study fields and the duration of common courses is determined by the
Regulation elaborated by the Ministry of Education in Italy.
The courses offered by Technologic institutions in Italy provides a level of general education (core)
for all specialisations in the transport sector and a level of specialised training according to labour market
demand.
The level of general education aims to provide a basic training, by strengthening and developing the
directions of required education (mandatory), studying languages, mathematics, science and technology,
history and social sciences.
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The level of specialised training is intended to provide both theoretical and applied knowledge that
can be used in different contexts of study and work, as well as cognitive skills required to solve problems, to
know how to work based on continuous innovation activities, how to progressively assume responsibility,
how to improve performance through continuous training throughout life. Graduates of technologic
institutions in Italy qualify in the specialisations of:
construction of ships/vehicles used in the sector of air, marine, road transport;
piloting ships/vehicles in the above mentioned sectors;
using logistics in the above mentioned sectors.
The general skills and competences of technologic institutions graduates are the following:
specific technical skills and knowledge of working methods for performing functional activities
related to planning, implementing, and maintaining the efficiency of the means of work and of the
organization and logistics facilities;
knowledge of methods of traffic management and assuring service, and movement and transport
procedures, etc.
The specific skills and competences of technologic institutions graduates are the following:
accumulation of fundamental knowledge about the types of structures and components of vehicles,
in order to maintain the operating conditions provided by the standards in force in the transport
sector;
ability to work independently to solve problems arising in the control, regulation and failure of
technical systems with which the aircrafts are equipped;
ability to cooperate in planning and organizing services in transport;
use information technology to modernize production processes, being able to contribute to
innovation and adaptation of technology and of the manner of organization of the company;
be able to implement at the national level European and international standards for safety for the
means of transport for goods, services and those referring to the labour force;
to cooperate in environmental impact assessment in the direction of environmental protection and
rational use of energy.
The holder of a diploma in aeronautics issued in Italy is allowed to practice the following
professions:
civilian pilot (after he acquired the required ratings);
traffic controller (after he acquired the required ratings and was successful in the competitions
organised by the body responsible with air traffic control);
aviation assistant (after he acquired the required ratings and was successful in the competitions
organised by the body responsible with air traffic control);
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professor for teaching technical practices in the professional and technical institutions.
ROMANIA
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, by Ordinance no. 148/20129 appoints the
Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority as the competent authority with the purpose of exercising the
attributions which belong to such an authority in accordance with the provisions of Commission Regulation
(EU) no. 805/201110
of 11 August 2011.
Rating of air traffic controllers11
(a) General requirements
A person undertaking a course of training for becoming an air traffic controller or a student air
traffic controller shall be sufficiently mature educationally, physically and mentally to acquire, retain and
demonstrate the relevant theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
(b) Theoretical knowledge
An air traffic controller shall acquire and maintain a level of knowledge appropriate to the functions
exercised and proportionate to the risks associated with the type of service;
Acquisition and retention of theoretical knowledge shall be demonstrated by continuous assessment
during training, or by appropriate examinations;
An appropriate level of theoretical knowledge shall be maintained. Compliance shall be
demonstrated by regular assessments or examinations. The frequency of examinations shall be
proportionate to the level of risk associated with the type of service.
(c) Practical skills
An air traffic controller shall acquire and maintain the practical skills appropriate to exercise his/her
functions. Such skills shall be proportionate to the risks associated with the type of service and shall
cover at least the following items:
operational procedures;
task specific aspects;
abnormal and emergency situations;
human factors.
An air traffic controller shall demonstrate the ability to perform the associated procedures and tasks
with a level of competence appropriate to the functions exercised;
9 Official Journal of Romania, Part I, no. 136/2012
10 OJ L.206, 11.08.2011, p.21
11 Regulation (EC) no. 216/2008 of 20.02.2008, on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European
Aviation Safety Agency, Annex Vb: Essential reguirements for ATM/ANS and air traffic controllers
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A satisfactory level of competence in practical skill shall be maintained. Compliance with this
requirement shall be verified by regular assessments. The frequency of these assessments shall be
proportionate to the complexity and the level of risk associated with the type of service and the tasks
performed.
(d) Language proficiency
An air traffic controller shall demonstrate proficiency in speaking and understanding English to the
extent that he/she is able to communicate effectively both in communication situations when the
interlocutor is not present (voice only: telephone/radiotelephone), as well as in the presence of the
interlocutor on concrete or work related subjects, including in emergency situations;
Whenever necessary in a defined volume of airspace for ATS service provision purposes, an air
traffic controller shall also have proficiency to speak and understand the national language
(languages) to the extent described above.
The skills required for practicing the profession of Air Traffic Controller are the following:
very good spatial orientation and vision;
good memory;
quick thinking;
ability to make the right decisions quickly;
ability to multi-task;
work well with numbers;
team spirit and able to work in shifts (day and night shifts, work during legal holidays, etc.);
able to work properly under stress, have high capacity of adapting to different situations;
very good visual and auditory acuteness;
not to use psychoactive substances which might affect his ability to work.
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NO
YES
YES YES
NO
NO
POZITIVE NEGATIVE
YES
REJECTED NO
ADMITTED
E X C E P T I O N S C H E C K
.
In the Methodology there are no stipulated exceptions
Notices
Additions
C H E C K I N G T H E F I L E C O N T E N T A N D I F M E E T I N G T H E C O N D I T I O N S
Candidates which request a licence of air traffic controller must meet the following conditions:
(a) to be at least 21 years old; however, the Member States may provide a smaller age limit in adequately justified cases; (b) to hold a
student air traffic controller licence; (c) to have completed an approved training plan within the unit and to have successfully passed
the relevant examination or assessments, in accordance with the requirements established in part B of Annex II; (d) to hold a valid
medical certificate; (e) to have proven an adequate level of linguistic proficiency level in accordance with the requirements
established in Article 13.
c)Sa aibă o activitate de minimum 4 ani ca şef de proiect in cadrul unei unităţi specializate autorizate sa execute lucrări de amenajare
a pădurilor.
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A T T E S T A T I O N C O M I S S I O N
The examination commission will be appointed in compliance with the norms in force, being proposed by the Deputy General
Operations Director (ROMATSA) and approved by the Human Resources General Manager within the Central Administration, who will prepare the decision in this regard. The number of the members of the commission will be determined according to the
number of candidates who will be tested, part of which will be:
a - a representative of ROMATSA, accredited by EUROCONTROL, which is authorised to administer the FEAST test;
b - a representative of ROMATSA, who is authorised to interpret the results of the tested candidates using FEAST.
F I L E S U B M I S S I O N T O T H E A T T E S T A T I O N C O M I S S I O N
For each candidate who will be examined, for licensing, a file shall be compiled which must contain the following
documents:
a) contest entry form and options form; b) ID copy; c) criminal record; d) copies attesting the education and
professional training (at least a baccalaureate diploma); d) copy of the employment records, if applicable; e) a
document attesting to the type of air traffic controller licence held, issued by AACR; f) a valid class III
medical certificate issued by an institution recognised by NSA-AACR;
g) valid radiotelephonist certificate, if applicable.
Are there documents
issued in another MS ?
CHECK THROUGH THE IMI SYSTEM
Answer of CA of
MS?
Is the condition met?
D E R O G A T I O N C H E C K
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) NO. 805/2011 of
10 August 2011, Art. 31, paragraphs (1), (2) and (3)
(OJ L.206, 11.08.2011, p. 32)
Are the conditions met?
DOCUMENT LEGALITY CHECK
EXAM BEFORE THE ATTESTATION COMMITTEE
Exam result?
Applicant appeal
2 1
Is the condition met?
Informing the applicant
3
Denies the grant of a licence
STOP
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Admitted Rejected
Fig. 1. Logical scheme of a confirmation and certification of competencies procedure for attaining the air
traffic controller licence
1 2
Obtaining an air traffic
controller licence
Entry in the Record Book
of AACR
Practicing the profession:
air traffic controller
APPEALS COMMISION 1. Within 3 days from the date of notification of the competition results,
the applicants may submmit apeals with the CA registry of ROMATSA.
2. Appeals will be resolved within 30 days from their submmision by a
commission established by the CA ROMATSA.
3. The decision of the commission is final.
Appeal result
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DUTIES OF THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS
a) make every effort to prevent any deed/act that might endanger the safety of air traffic, the life
of the personnel or of the passengers on board the aircraft; b) to know and to correctly apply the
civilian aeronautic procedures, instructions, norms and regulations applicable to the air traffic
control and information activity which he performs; c) to know and to comply with the
requirements of flight quality and safety established for the air traffic control activity performed;
d) to go to the mandatory medical examinations.
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER ACTIVITY MONITORING
RACR-LCTA including "Air traffic controllers
licencing" The validity of the ratings and endorsements entered on ATC
licences will be maintained through an authorised continuous training, which consists of the required training for
maintaining ATC skills, recurring training courses, emergency
situations training and, if needed, linguistic competences training. Continuous training consists of theoretical and
practical courses, as well as simulation training. For this
purpose, the training body determines the schemes/programmes of competence at the unit level, which
state in detail the processes, human resources and duration
required for assuring the appropriate continuous training and for checking the competences. These programmes/schemes
will be revised and approved at least once every 3 years.
LOSS OF VALIDITY OF THE LICENCE
(COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) NO. 805/2011 of 10
August 2011 (OJ L.206, 11.08.2011, p. 25))
(a) the licence, the ratings or endorsements may be
suspended when the competence of the air traffic
controller is in doubt or in the case of misconduct;
(b) the licence may be revoked in the case of gross
negligence or abuse.
c) the holder of the licence was declared medically
and/or psychologically unfit.
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III. PROCESSES OF RECOGNITION OF QUALIFICATIONS ATTAINED IN OTHER
MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
The freedom of movement of persons was one of the main objectives of the Common Market,
created through the Treaty of Rome12
of 1957 (the freedom of establishment, the free movement of services,
and the free movement of people being fundamental principles of this treaty).
The general system of recognition of professional qualifications is based on the following
principles:
The principle of mutual trust between Member States of the European Union;
The absence of harmonization in professional training for practicing the profession in question. Each
Member State will decide the access or lack of access to practice the profession on its territory, and the
content and level of training for practicing the profession in question;
The existence of counter-available measures when there are significant differences between the contents
of the professional training in different Member States. The rule is as follows: no Member State can
refuse the access to a regulated profession on its territory to European Union citizens, who are fully
qualified to practice this profession in another Member State, and this, regardless of the differences
among the two states (interpretation of the mutual trust principle). If these differences are "substantial",
the competent authorities from the host Member State may complete the recognition after the applicant
passes an aptitude test or completes a trial period (adaptation period, boarding service, apprenticeship).
The assessment process must be impartial and the evaluation mechanisms must be designed in such a
manner as to avoid any type of conflict or interest, including by a high professionalization of the assessors.
Defining these principles must avoid the standardisation of measures between different European states,
which would conflict with the objectives of the Bruges-Copenhagen process, and the contrast with the
adoption of top-down approaches.
In order to improve the gaps between the different European systems of recognition of qualifications
we must:
Ensure the quality, and through it the trust in the confirmation process, trying, in the same time, to
create links between the different systems of confirmation of professional qualifications;
Consult the norms and principles already existent at the national and international level (for example:
the EN 45013/ISO 17024 norms).
12
Treaty of Rome refers to the Treaty through which the European Economic Community (EEC) was established
and was signed by France, West Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium and Luxemburg on March 1957.